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Arctic Wolf launches Incident360 Retainer for cyber resilience
Ransomware

Arctic Wolf launches Incident360 Retainer for cyber resilience

Arctic Wolf launches Incident360 Retainer, blending proactive readiness with full incident response, promising up to 70% savings on major cyberattack recovery costs.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 16th May 2025
AI-driven phishing attacks outpace legacy email security filters
Malware

AI-driven phishing attacks outpace legacy email security filters

Cofense reveals AI-driven phishing emails bypass traditional defences every 42 seconds in 2024, posing a fresh challenge to email security systems.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 15th May 2025
Expel expands MDR platform to boost email threat detection
Software-as-a-Service

Expel expands MDR platform to boost email threat detection

Expel expands its managed detection and response service to tackle email threats, integrating with Proofpoint, Abnormal Security, and Sublime Security.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
Cybercriminals adapt strategies to evade stronger defences
Ransomware

Cybercriminals adapt strategies to evade stronger defences

A recent report by Arctic Wolf reveals cybercriminals are evolving their tactics, with 96% of ransomware cases now involving data theft to maximise ransom pressure.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Thu, 27th Feb 2025
Email security gaps leave Asia Pacific firms vulnerable
Phishing

Email security gaps leave Asia Pacific firms vulnerable

Research by Proofpoint reveals only 12% of Asia Pacific firms use essential email authentication, exposing them to a surge in phishing attacks.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Feb 2025
Manufacturing sector faces 24% rise in ransomware attacks
Ransomware

Manufacturing sector faces 24% rise in ransomware attacks

ReliaQuest's new report reveals a worrying 24% rise in ransomware attacks on the manufacturing sector, impacting 624 companies between August 2024 and January 2025.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Feb 2025
Cybercrime surges as global threat to national security
Ransomware

Cybercrime surges as global threat to national security

Cybercrime has overtaken state-sponsored hacking as the main online threat, with healthcare and energy sectors particularly vulnerable, warns Google.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Feb 2025
CyberCX report reveals long detection time for espionage
Ransomware

CyberCX report reveals long detection time for espionage

CyberCX's 2025 Threat Report reveals troubling trends, with espionage detection times rising to over 400 days and ransomware incidents surging to 38%.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 10th Feb 2025
VIPRE report reveals 90% of emails in 2024 were spam
Malware

VIPRE report reveals 90% of emails in 2024 were spam

VIPRE Security Group's annual report reveals over 90% of 7.2 billion processed emails in 2024 were spam, with ominous trends projected for 2025.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2025
Key Cyber Security Trends to Watch in 2025
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Key Cyber Security Trends to Watch in 2025

As the cybersecurity landscape evolves, organisations must adapt to emerging trends in 2025, prioritising cloud solutions, AI risks, and skills shortages.

By Les Williamson • 5 min read • Thu, 30th Jan 2025
Email attacks surge in APAC, phishing up by 30% in 2024
Malware

Email attacks surge in APAC, phishing up by 30% in 2024

New research from Abnormal Security highlights a 26.9% rise in advanced email attacks in the Asia-Pacific, with phishing emerging as the leading threat.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Jan 2025

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Check Point launches AI-powered cybersecurity platform in Singapore
Firewalls

Check Point launches AI-powered cybersecurity platform in Singapore

Check Point unveils AI-powered cybersecurity platform in Singapore, combining local data residency with proactive threat intelligence for enhanced protection.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 29th May 2025
Phishing attacks become harder to spot as hackers adapt tactics
Multi-factor authentication

Phishing attacks become harder to spot as hackers adapt tactics

Phishing remains the top US cybercrime, with 193,000 complaints; attackers now use subtle linkless emails and fake MFA alerts to trick users.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 15th May 2025
Cyber resilience urged as ransomware costs hit AUD $3 billion
Ransomware

Cyber resilience urged as ransomware costs hit AUD $3 billion

Commvault warns of rising ransomware threats in Australia, urging businesses and individuals to boost cyber resilience ahead of Anti-Ransomware Day amid AUD $3bn annual damages.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 12th May 2025
AI arms race fuels surge in cybercrime & deepfake scams
Endpoint Protection

AI arms race fuels surge in cybercrime & deepfake scams

AI advancements are boosting cybercrime in Australia, with infostealer malware and deepfake scams costing businesses millions despite MFA safeguards.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 6th May 2025
Red Sift & Gradian partner to boost email security tools
Email Security

Red Sift & Gradian partner to boost email security tools

Red Sift partners with Gradian to boost access to its OnDMARC email security, enhancing protection against AI-driven cyberattacks for UK businesses.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 1st May 2025
World Password Day highlights risks & best practices for firms
Encryption

World Password Day highlights risks & best practices for firms

Experts warn poor password management risks account fraud as 27% of businesses lack strong password policies, spotlighting security on World Password Day.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 5 min read • Wed, 30th Apr 2025
Australian firms move to passkeys as cyber threats bypass MFA
Ransomware

Australian firms move to passkeys as cyber threats bypass MFA

Australian organisations face rising cyber threats bypassing MFA, prompting a shift to passwordless authentication and a AUD $288.1 million government security boost.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025